CETW11: How to design a kiosk consumers will use

Manufacturers and deployers discussed the proper way for a kiosk to function.

CETW11: 3 ways self-service enhances the customer experience

Attendees learned about three successful self-service deployments.

Robotic kiosk taking self-service to next level

Company testing ice cream in its new kiosk that uses a robot to makes five-layer concoctions.

Coupon Express expanding despite loss of funding

November 6, 2011

Coupon Express today announced a number of recent corporate updates as a follow up to last week's announcement of the closing of key funding.

CETW11: Five shows in one

by Christopher Hall

From digital signage to self-service to mobile and more, CETW aims to cover the spectrum.

Robotic ice cream kiosk

Robofusion has created a self-service kiosk that allows customers to use a robot to create desserts.

Blockbuster Express kiosks to increase prices

November 3, 2011

NCR Corp.'s Blockbuster Express is doubling the price of some of its movies to $2 effective Nov. 8, following similar moves by redbox and Netflix.

FDM launches DVD kiosks

November 3, 2011

Freestyle Digital Media is launching its new platform for digital distribution, cable and video-on-demand.

FieldPower apps now available on tablets

October 31, 2011

FieldPower, a provider of field service management, and Knowella Technologies, have entered into a partnership. Under the terms, FieldPower's workforce…

Zediva taking a court-mandated intermission

October 31, 2011

Zediva, an Internet movie-rental company, must pay the Motion Picture Association of America $1.8 million for violating copyright laws. California's U.S.

Provisio launches software to protect Android Tablet PCs

October 30, 2011

Provisio, a software engineering company, has released SiteKiosk 8 BETA and SiteKiosk Android 1 BETA for Android 3.0.

Independent DVD kiosk operators fight for market share

DVDNow helps hundreds own their own kiosk businesses.

California bans self-service alcohol sales

October 16, 2011

According to the Los Angeles Times, California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of alcohol via self-service or…

Kodak enhances picture kiosk technology

October 12, 2011

Eastman Kodak Company has enhanced its Picture Kiosk software to allow consumers to use images from their own, as well as from their friends' shared photo…

The declining need for, and escalating value of, human service

by Doug Stephens — President, Retail Prophet Consulting

Technology has been steadily reducing the number of human service interactions we require in an average day. For at least the last decade, the list of what we…

The Container Store launches gift registry

October 3, 2011

The Container Store, retailer of storage and organization products, has introduced its Gift Registry, www.containerstore.com/registry, which will allow…

New tech lets retailers give head-to-toe virtual makeovers

Application lets shoppers see how they will look in specific outfits and makeup configurations.

DVD kiosks may steal Netflix market share

Netflix's decision to split its streaming and mailing services into separate businesses may create opportunities for DVD kiosk companies.

Opinion: Service providers should opt for self-serve bill payment

September 20, 2011

A growing number of utility, wireless and other service providers have identified self-serve bill payment kiosks as an innovative solution to improve…

Tesco stores add to fleet of NCR self-checkout systems

September 19, 2011

Tesco customers throughout Central and Eastern Europe can now scan, bag and pay for goods themselves.